How to Create and Send a Signature Request in Adobe Acrobat
How to Create and Send a Signature Request in Adobe Acrobat: step-by-step guide
Head over to the top navigation bar and then click 'E-Sign'.
Following that, tap 'Request E-Signatures' to proceed.
Provide the 'Email' and 'Name' of the recipient. Enter the details into their respective input fields.
Once done, tap 'Prepare Document'.
Choose the specific fields you want to use. After that, head over to the document page and click anywhere to add the selected field.
Subsequently, tap 'Review & Send'.
Review the document and make the final changes. Once done, click 'Send'.
After completing these steps, the signature request will be created and delivered.
Quick answer: To create and send a signature request in Adobe Acrobat, click E-Sign in the top navigation bar, select Request E-Signatures, and enter the recipient's email and name. Next, tap Prepare Document, select and place your fields, tap Review & Send, make final changes, and click Send.
About this Adobe tutorial
Send signature requests easily in Adobe Acrobat by entering recipient details, preparing the document, and clicking send. This guide shows how to create and Send a Signature Request in Adobe Acrobat in 8 steps, starting with "Head over to the top navigation bar and then click 'E-Sign'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the signature request will be created and delivered". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Adobe interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create and Send a Signature Request in Adobe Acrobat?
8 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Adobe data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Adobe and Acrobat. Related guides: How to Create Bookmarks in Adobe Acrobat, How to Create Fillable Form Fields in Adobe Acrobat and How to Crop PDF Pages in Adobe Acrobat. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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